Nuclear Engineering Director: Strategy & Standards

xenergy; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 214,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Job summary

X Energy, LLC in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking a senior engineering leader to oversee project engineering activities across nuclear development projects from inception to deployment.

The role blends strategic planning with operational oversight, establishing standards, directing teams, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Four days in the office with up to 10% travel are expected, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical field.
• Typically 15 years of nuclear engineering or related experience.
• Typically 5 years in engineering leadership roles delivering complex projects.
• Typically 5+ years in an engineering project management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy development and oversight for project engineering activities across all nuclear technology development projects.
• Establish and implement engineering standards, processes, and quality procedures to support design and development activities.
• Develop technology roadmaps and maturation plans to support deployment of nuclear technologies from inception through operation.
• Direct and manage engineering teams.
• Coordinate engineering resources, processes, tools, and training across nuclear product development efforts.
• Interface with project execution teams to ensure technical alignment with business objectives.
• Support budget and resource allocation planning and periodic status updates.
• Support implementation of engineering tools and digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Represent the company at industry panels, technical forums, and government engagements.

Job description

X Energy, LLC in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking a senior engineering leader to oversee project engineering activities across nuclear development projects from inception to deployment.

The role blends strategic planning with operational oversight, establishing standards, directing teams, managing budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Four days in the office with up to 10% travel are expected, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.